Understanding Power

The Indispensable Chomsky

Understanding Power is a collection of transcribed seminars, lectures, and question and answer sessions featuring philosopher and political activist Noam Chomsky. Compiled and edited by Peter R. Mitchell and John Schoeffel, the book presents discussions on the mechanics of power, corporate influence, and American foreign policy over three decades. It offers an accessible introduction to Chomsky's political critiques and his perspectives on social struggle and media manipulation. The volume serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding his views on modern political structures.

by Noam Chomsky

New Press · First published 2002 · 416 pages